It’s a generally held opinion around the world that honeybees and other bee species are in a bad situation. Their numbers have been showing drastic decreases in most countries due to pesticides, malnutrition, and also colony collapse disorder (CCD) for reasons not well understood. One notable exception in all of this, however, is Israel, where…
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‘What you see is what you get’ is a motto that many Manuka honey vendors have but not as many live up to when tested by consumers. Often what happens is that the ingredients on the labeling look promising but what is inside the jar is a mix of ingredients that dilute the purity and…
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have added seven species of bees to the nation’s endangered species list as of October 1st, 2016. Despite the commonly held opinion that honeybees and other bees are in danger of going extinct, Virginia Tech researchers theorize that the native Hawaiian yellow-faced bees do not reflect other bee statuses…
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Manuka Honey Apple Bread Pudding Desserts fresh out of the oven are perfect for the fall season, and this is one you will definitely want to add to your go-to list of recipes. It is a Manuka Honey Apple Bread Pudding, and it is perfect for any occasion. This dessert is a great way to…
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The botanical kingdom has many interesting plants with unexpected powers of deception—often meant as a defense or a hunting tactic. Carrion flowers are a prime example, as they mimic the smell of rotting meat to attract scavenger beetles and flies to cover them in their pollen. Many carnivorous plants also attract insects with sweet odors and…
DetailsFor those of the Jewish faith, while Rosh Hashanah has passed, the season for challah and honey is still going strong. Despite the threat American bee populations are facing with their declining numbers, the Jewish beekeepers of Pittsburgh, PA are reminded to dip their bread into sweet honey and solidify a vow to protect this species…
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As many have likely heard at least once, honeybee colonies in the U.S. have been collapsing at growing rates over the last decade, and pesticides are suspected to be a major culprit of these colony collapses. This includes fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Many scientific studies have looked at these pesticides separately rather than investigating the…
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What does the study of bees have to do with pollen variations and season allergies? Cassandra Darnell, a science major, is conducting an ongoing independent study of the honeybees she brought to Penn State Berks in order to find out. In the spring of this year, Darnell set up four hives on Berks campus—two of…
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